Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: [RFD] Explicitly documenting patch submission | From | Shane Shrybman <> | Date | Sun, 23 May 2004 19:19:50 -0400 |
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Hi Linus,
Since your intention is to produce a clearly documented path on where each patch came from so that in the event the "Crack Smokers" come at you for "stealing" code you have something to back up the community's claims of authorship. I am wondering if your proposal would be adequate legal protection.
I am definitely not a lawyer, but it would be a tragedy if your proposal was adopted and in 10-15 years it was challenged and found not "to hold water" in the courts. I can just imagine some lawyer making an argument that this documentation trail is digital and therefore could be altered without leaving a trace or some other argument that lessens the integrity and legal value of the patch path information.
Have you consulted with some liars about the legal fortitude of your proposal?
What sort of legal protection will this provide in the event that it is needed?
Just a thought.
Regards,
Shane
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